Endorsements

By protecting and defending religious freedom, First Liberty Institute impacts the lives of millions of Americans – both now and for future generations. First Liberty’s legal team, along with all of its supporting staff, are honored and humbled by the support and endorsements we receive from some of our nation’s most respected leaders. See what they say about the work we do to defend religious liberty each and every day for people of faith in the workplace, military, ministries, houses of worship and the public arena.

Ted Cruz | First Liberty Endorsements

“First Liberty has litigated all across the country defending religious liberty. In every one of those fights, my friend Kelly Shackelford has been front and center.”

Ted Cruz, United States Senator, Texas

Mike Huckabee | First Liberty Endorsement

First Liberty Institute and Kelly Shackelford are at the forefront of the intensifying battle to preserve our religious freedom. I’ve known of their work for years, and today it’s more important than ever.

Mike Huckabee, Former Governor of Arkansas, commentator, author

Paul Clement | First Liberty Endorsements

When it comes to winning big cases for the religious liberty of America, First Liberty Institute shines. I have had the privilege of working as part of their team on just such cases. First Liberty’s intelligence, quality, and strategy give people of faith the best representation.

Paul Clement, Former Solicitor General of the United States

Allyson Ho | First Liberty Endorsements

“I have enormous respect for the quality of First Liberty’s critical work, and the results they’ve achieved.”

Allyson Ho, Former White House Special Assistant, First Liberty Network Attorney

Lt. Gen. (Retired) Mike Gould, United States Air Force | First Liberty Endorsements

First Liberty is strategic. Their legal work liberates people of faith in vital sectors of society – including the U.S. military – to live out their beliefs and transform lives. That’s why I’m behind them 100 percent.

– Lt. Gen. (Retired) Mike Gould, United States Air Force

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First Liberty is first in the fight to defend our nation’s religious freedom—but we can’t win this fight without you on our side.

Your support directly impacts our ability to continue to fight and win for America’s foundational principles so we can protect religious liberty for generations to come.

Will you give generously today, so we can be first in the fight together?

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